Sermons on 70 X 7 Principle:

Memory Enhancers Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

7th in a long series on Joshua. This speaks of placing memorials in our lives to remember what God has done for us.

Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 – Memory Enhancers I like the joke about the guy named John, who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him and said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did His Strength Lie?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 21, 2006

Where did his Samson’s strength lie? Was it in the 7 locks of his hair!? I don’t think so.

1stBBC Where did his strength lie? Jdg 16:6 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee. Jdg 16:13 And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Light Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 28, 2007

#7 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Gets Mad Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

#7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Forgiven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2008

In this lesson, we learn about the wonder of forgiveness, what it feels like to be forgiven, and witness the forgiveness of the sinful woman in Luke 7.

A. Once there was a man who carried a secret burden of a long-past sin in his heart. 1. No one knew what he had done, but he had repented and asked God for forgiveness. 2. In spite of this, he had lived with years of remorse over the incident without any sense of God’s forgiveness. 3. One day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Child Is Born - A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Dec 8, 2008

Introductory sermon in a series of four on Isaiah 9:6-7. Emphasizes the crucial truths of Christ’s humanity and his deity.

A CHILD IS BORN——A SON IS GIVEN (Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV) This graffiti dialog was found on a university wall: “And Jesus said unto them: ‘Who do you say I am?’ And they replied, ‘You are the eschatological manifestation of the ground of our being, the kerygma in which we find the ultimate meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Stranded In Babylon Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 7 in series Slowing Down. Dave discusses parallels between the life of the Bible’s Daniel and life in modern America.

Stranded In Babylon Slowing Down, part 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2009 Galatians 4:19 (KJV) 19 …until Christ be formed in you. Last week I posed the very difficult question of whether our current way of thinking about the Christian life, and living the Christian ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The End Is Near

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2007

A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 on service (Most ideas taken from fellow Sermon Central Contributors, Thanks!)

Sermon for 8/19/2007 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction: B. Vs. 7 says that the end is near. William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of Christ. Right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks – The Thanksgiving Way Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 21, 2008

This sermon could be preached at any time of the year but was written for Thanksgiving 2008. It uses 7 verbs from Psalm 100 as an outline.

Giving Thanks – The Thanksgiving Way Today as we approach Thanksgiving I want us to look at: A Psalm for Thanksgiving It is Psalm One Hundred in your Bibles. I will be using the New American Standard Translation of the Scriptures today – because I like the way it reads and my outline will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Year 1517

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:7-10. (Material adapted from Precious Gifts from the King by Marc Bertrand on Sermon Central)

Sermon for 8/16/2009 Ephesians 4:7-10 Introduction: On the 31st of October, in the year 1517, a young monk, strode to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, in the German state of Saxony. With his hammer he nailed to that door a series of propositions, items for debate. Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Destructive Power Of Adultery Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009

The 7th Commandment on Adultery is far more reaching than just adultery, but addresses the design of sex within marriage by God.

The Destructive Power of Adultery Exodus 20:14 Introduction: If you are joining us for the first time today, we have been going through the Ten Commandments and looking at how they still apply today. Today, we come to the 7th Commandment, which is, “You shall not commit adultery.” You know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Seek & Save The Lost Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2005

In these very familiar stories we will be reminded of some incredible truths about who we are to God. (I Am Jesus 7)

He Came To Seek & Save The Lost I Am Jesus – part 7 1Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. 4So he ran ahead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 15:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corpse That Played Church Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 24, 2005

This is the 5th in the series that takes a look at the 7 churches in Revelation and their attitudes and how they sometimes reflect the attitude of individuals and churches corporately.

The Corpse that Played Church Revelation 3:1-6 I. The Danger Zone (v. 1) A. Life is more than skin deep 1. A church’s/person’s heart is more than a name 2. A church’s/person’s heart is more than activities B. There are causes for death in the church 1. A lack of leadership (I Peter 5:2, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter's Dirty Feet Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 5, 2005

5th of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the inner change in character from pride to being a servant.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary The transformation began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement led to simple obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Doubt became faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Sunday Came Into The Church

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The prophet Daniel saw this power which, according to Bible prophecy, would attempt to "change times and laws": Dan. 7:25

HOW SUNDAY CAME INTO THE CHURCH A. WHEN WE URGE UPON OUR SUNDAY FRIENDS THE KEEPING OF THE SEVENTH DAY SABBATH, WE ARE TOLD THAT SUNDAY IS THE CHRISTIAN REST DAY; THAT OUR LORD INSTITUTED THE OBSERVANCE OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK TO COMMEMORATE THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST 1. Some claim ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist